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Compatible software release version for tax year-end submissions

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Summary

Create your IRP5 file on the correct version of Sage Payroll Professional for your SARS EMP501 submission.

Description

Verify that your payroll software is on the correct software release version. This ensures your IRP5 file export according to the correct SARS e@syFile specification.

Resolution

Below is the compatible software versions for the current and previous tax years:

  • Tax year-end 2024/2025: Release 6.3a/6.3b 
  • Tax year-end 2023/2024: Release 6.1b/6.2a
  • Tax year-end 2022/2023: Release 5.9a/6.0a

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